ESE Program Support Specialist

Orange County Public Schools; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Public Schools seeks a dedicated staff member to support students with disabilities under ESE supervision. The role includes monitoring behavior, assisting with program curriculum, communicating with parents, and maintaining records to ensure safe, effective learning environments.

The successful candidate will work with teachers and staff, provide instructional support, and respond to crises to help sustain a positive educational setting for students with significant disabilities.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher; or at least sixty (60) semester hours from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience with students with disabilities.
• Passing a paraprofessional certification exam (e.g., ParaPro) can substitute for education requirement.

Responsibilities

• Responds to internal and external customers in a timely, accurate, courteous manner representing OCPS.
• Provides assistance and support in assigned functional program.
• Assists in development and implementation of program curriculum and behavior modification.

Skills

Paraprofessional duties

Communication with parents

Team collaboration

Education

Associate’s degree or higher

Sixty (60) semester hours

Tools

ParaPro Certification exam

Job description

Orange County Public Schools seeks a dedicated staff member to support students with disabilities under ESE supervision. The role includes monitoring behavior, assisting with program curriculum, communicating with parents, and maintaining records to ensure safe, effective learning environments.

The successful candidate will work with teachers and staff, provide instructional support, and respond to crises to help sustain a positive educational setting for students with significant disabilities.